Do you think the Marine Corps fits your life style and work ethic? Marines and veterans… did the Marine corps fit your lifestyle? Comment down below ⬇️
When I was in during the 90s, yup, it fit my lifestyle and work. Todays military, I have no idea. I mean for Christ Sakes, there’s no more physically shining your boots.
I went to boot camp back in 1997, and the plan was to stay in for the full 20. After completing boot camp, MCT, MOS school, I started to rethink everything. I did a 6 month tour in Iraq in 1998, and while I was over there I did a lot more thinking. I decided to do 4 years and get out. Military life is tough especially back when I was in. I figured 4 years is good enough and I went to Iraq, something that 80 percent of this country has not done. My life has been outstanding since I've gotten out. The Vet status is very very nice and the treatment, respect I get is overwhelming at times. I get a lot of discounts on everything. I used my VA loan to purchase my home, I have a great job. The Marines made my life better.
I understand, brother. I had planned for 20 years in the army, but I took the early out in '94. I don't regret serving, but the military life isn't for everyone, especially long term. Thanks for your service!
@@spidermangy5514 And thank you for your service. You're right, it isn't for everyone especially back in the 90's when I was in. Today's military is completely different. I get asked all the time, people asking me should I join etc...I'm like it's up to you, I can only tell you my experience when I was in almost 30 years ago, it was a completely different era of military. Boot camp was real boot camp and it was tough. It was the hardest thing I've ever done, and when I got my EGA, I cried, my whole platoon did. I actually earned something that will never be taken away from me, ever.
Don't always come into everything with high expectations. For my dream scenario I wanted Camp Pendleton to be my duty station but I got 29 Palms instead. Just make the most out of every situation and have a positive mindset and attitude.
29 Palms definitely requires a positive mindset to survive. Though if it's winter and you like to snowboard, Big Bear isn't too far away if you or a buddy has a car.
I really appreciate your videos Simeon. You do a great job, are practical, smart and a role model. Keep up the great work and stay safe. Idea for a video could be your early life, growing up, family, home life etc. take care!
Appreciate you making this video. I don't ship to boot camp until March, but I am going to make the most out of it and do some college classes (unless my MOS makes it impossible. hah)
Killing me young Devil. 1st - In most cases you can’t pick your actual MOS, most people can only pick an Occupational Field which has several MOSs in most of them. 2nd - There are more ways to getting college credits then just sitting in a boring classroom and doing boing homework and writing boring papers. One of the best things you can do is look into CLEPs & DSSTs if you’re too busy to sit in class. #SFMF
Yeah, committment is one-half of the requirement for pursuing any endeavor successfully--and, committment comes naturally if it's to something that you definitely want for yourself, even when you've considered all of the obstacles (obstacles are just opportunities for growth and improvement, anyway.) I have an idea for a video: the art of managing your time when you have lots of things on your plate. (I'm thinking that that is just one of the many things in which you're an expert.)
Just curious what’s your view on the current Commandant? To me it seems a lot of infantry Marines I know hate him, but just curious if he affected the other MOS yet.
Here’s a good question I think you should cover it what’s the policy for cell phones at Boot Camp do you get to use them at all during Boot Camp or is it not even worth bringing them to use after Boot Camp
I really want to join the marine corps to be a air crew man but I'm just not sure if it's right considering all the bad things I've heard about the military.. could you possibly shed some light on what it's like in the airwing
If you can get in it’s a good option, but look into ROTC as well. Consider trying to get a private pilots license and if you can’t do that, grab Microsoft Flight Simulator, pick a T-6 and fly around Corpus Christi and Pensacola.
Do you think the Marine Corps fits your life style and work ethic? Marines and veterans… did the Marine corps fit your lifestyle? Comment down below ⬇️
Everything you said here is spot on. The values you learn in the Marines will help you later in life. I see a bright future for you, Simeon!
When I was in during the 90s, yup, it fit my lifestyle and work. Todays military, I have no idea. I mean for Christ Sakes, there’s no more physically shining your boots.
That's who you look like "Iceman" off of topgun😄😁👍
For most Marines this is only a part time job. I did my 3 years. 69-72. Semper Fi.
appreciate the video king
Simeon when are you coming back?? 🥺
I’m in Yuma rn just chillin 😎
I went to boot camp back in 1997, and the plan was to stay in for the full 20. After completing boot camp, MCT, MOS school, I started to rethink everything. I did a 6 month tour in Iraq in 1998, and while I was over there I did a lot more thinking. I decided to do 4 years and get out. Military life is tough especially back when I was in. I figured 4 years is good enough and I went to Iraq, something that 80 percent of this country has not done. My life has been outstanding since I've gotten out. The Vet status is very very nice and the treatment, respect I get is overwhelming at times. I get a lot of discounts on everything. I used my VA loan to purchase my home, I have a great job. The Marines made my life better.
I understand, brother. I had planned for 20 years in the army, but I took the early out in '94. I don't regret serving, but the military life isn't for everyone, especially long term. Thanks for your service!
@@spidermangy5514 And thank you for your service. You're right, it isn't for everyone especially back in the 90's when I was in. Today's military is completely different. I get asked all the time, people asking me should I join etc...I'm like it's up to you, I can only tell you my experience when I was in almost 30 years ago, it was a completely different era of military. Boot camp was real boot camp and it was tough. It was the hardest thing I've ever done, and when I got my EGA, I cried, my whole platoon did. I actually earned something that will never be taken away from me, ever.
@@GenX_US_Marine Much respect, brother!
Don't always come into everything with high expectations. For my dream scenario I wanted Camp Pendleton to be my duty station but I got 29 Palms instead. Just make the most out of every situation and have a positive mindset and attitude.
Very true, it’s always good to expect the worst tho in the military that way it’ll be even sweeter when you do get what you want
29 Palms definitely requires a positive mindset to survive. Though if it's winter and you like to snowboard, Big Bear isn't too far away if you or a buddy has a car.
Excelent video
I'm 22 rn, bout to go in 6 year marine infantry contract ngl I'm very excited
I really appreciate your videos Simeon. You do a great job, are practical, smart and a role model. Keep up the great work and stay safe. Idea for a video could be your early life, growing up, family, home life etc. take care!
😊 nice video bro
Appreciate you making this video. I don't ship to boot camp until March, but I am going to make the most out of it and do some college classes (unless my MOS makes it impossible. hah)
Hey man I’ve been watching your videos for a while. I literally ship out tomorrow.
Good luck brother thanks for the support. You’ll do well out there 🔥
Killing me young Devil. 1st - In most cases you can’t pick your actual MOS, most people can only pick an Occupational Field which has several MOSs in most of them. 2nd - There are more ways to getting college credits then just sitting in a boring classroom and doing boing homework and writing boring papers. One of the best things you can do is look into CLEPs & DSSTs if you’re too busy to sit in class. #SFMF
I hope you're having fun working on those F-35's at Yuma. I had a friend stationed there about a year ago.
Going to MEPS tomorrow morning Semper fi
Yeah, committment is one-half of the requirement for pursuing any endeavor successfully--and, committment comes naturally if it's to something that you definitely want for yourself, even when you've considered all of the obstacles (obstacles are just opportunities for growth and improvement, anyway.)
I have an idea for a video: the art of managing your time when you have lots of things on your plate.
(I'm thinking that that is just one of the many things in which you're an expert.)
Just curious what’s your view on the current Commandant? To me it seems a lot of infantry Marines I know hate him, but just curious if he affected the other MOS yet.
Here’s a good question I think you should cover it what’s the policy for cell phones at Boot Camp do you get to use them at all during Boot Camp or is it not even worth bringing them to use after Boot Camp
I really want to join the marine corps to be a air crew man but I'm just not sure if it's right considering all the bad things I've heard about the military.. could you possibly shed some light on what it's like in the airwing
DI duty belt in the position as in putting him out of uniform
Hmmm
I'm interested in aviation and want to go the officer pathway. Is the US Naval Academy a good option for me?
If you can get in it’s a good option, but look into ROTC as well. Consider trying to get a private pilots license and if you can’t do that, grab Microsoft Flight Simulator, pick a T-6 and fly around Corpus Christi and Pensacola.
@@djustinfowler All those are really good options, only thing is, my parents don't want me to join.
@@ltlt933 sounds like you need to sit your parents down and have a heart to heart with them.
@@djustinfowler I've been arguing with them about this for the past 3 days. They are pacifists. It's either them, or the Corps. I chose the Corps.
@@ltlt933 have you spoken to a recruiter yet? They need to help you speak to your parents. That’s part of their job.